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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 673.31 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 673.31 and 217.86 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 673.31 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/673.31 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 673.31 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 146,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,687.32/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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